Public schools are set to receive record funding in the projected 2016 state budget, with Gov. Hogan increasing funding by $109 million. However, Maryland school districts and their unions say they will not be able to fill 3,283 jobs they had hoped to have if Hogan chooses not to fully fund the Geographic Cost of Education Index. It was projected to provide $68 million more. School advocates are calling these “positions at risk”
State’s top Dems announce study group on policing, public safety issues including police hiring and training; U.S. Atty Gen Lynch says Justice to offer aid to improve city police department; state Sen. Pugh rules out special session over Freddie Gray situation; Gov. Hogan shuffles his schedule to accommodate Baltimore rebuilding; U.S. Labor, Ed secretaries to visit Baltimore; state transport officials to meet over reducing tolls; P.G. ed chief calls for full funding of education budgets; State’s Attorney Mosby criticized, praised for police charges; state, locals step in to help Baltimore City businesses; new gaming chief named; and U.S. Rep. Edwards denounced flier aimed at U.S. Rep. Van Hollen.
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